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Old Feb 11th, 2022, 14:02   #18
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Haven't been on this forum for ages!!

anyway, Doocey - I was in a similar mindset to you in my late 20's - I had had a 240 a few years previous and then got an auto 144 (single stromberg) and loved it for years.

I never found it particularly different to drive than a modern car to be honest and they are incredibly easy to service.

But they rust like hell and when you look at the fuel gauge and it's on three quarters after what seems like a day or two - it can be quite depressing (and that was when fuel was 40% cheaper)

I'll get it in the neck for saying this - but have you thought about a Mercedes 190 - they have a similar shape and feel, don't rust so much and aren't as thirsty.

Good luck!!

PS - I used my 144 everyday of the year, took it to Scotland, took it to Cornwall, took it into London.....all weathers, parked outside...
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